View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Paola feel about the news of the undercover work?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Calm.
(c) Accepting.
(d) Frustrated.

2. Who becomes angry at the news of the undercover work?
(a) Paola.
(b) Guido.
(c) Elletra.
(d) Monelli.

3. Who has been doing unauthorized detective work?
(a) Barbara.
(b) Paola.
(c) Elletra.
(d) Chiara.

4. What is the occupation of the main character's wife?
(a) Professor.
(b) Police.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Nurse.

5. Which character is riding home on the Intercity train?
(a) Trevisan.
(b) Merli.
(c) Monelli.
(d) Brunetti.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of vehicle is in a fatal accident?

2. What is the character's first name?

3. Why was this particular cop chosen to help out on the murder case?

4. Who often consults with the police?

5. What is the main character's job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did a bystander have to say about the presence of the women at the scene? What made the bystanders change their minds about the women?

2. What happens to the news about the accident a few days after it occurred? How was the story rediscovered and by whom?

3. Who initially attempts to help the accident victims? Why might this action be unusual? What happened next?

4. Who is the next victim in the story? Where is the body found? Prominent accountant Rino Favero, the second victim, is found dead in his garage.

5. What happened after the police were called? What was the response by officials?

6. Describe the people found at the scene at the accident. What questions are asked? What is the determination of the accident victims?

7. Explain the scene involving the truck in as much detail as possible. Include the location, the speed of the vehicle and where the truck came from in the first place.

8. Who is the next person to be visited by Brunetti?

9. Who is the first murder victim in the story? Where is the man going when he is murdered?

10. What is Chiara's opinion about her new role in the case? How does she hope her parents will react to the news?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 750 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample